Jackson MS (March 3, 2010) - Neel-Schaffer is pleased to announce the recent hire of Karen Mohammadi, P.E., PTOE, AICP in keeping with its efforts to open a new office in Louisville, Kentucky.  In her new role, Mohammadi will be responsible for introducing Neel-Schaffer to clients and developing new projects throughout the state. 

Neel-Schaffer Inc., is a large multi-disciplined engineering and planning firm with over 400 professional employees located throughout the Southeastern and Southwestern United States. “Neel-Schaffer’s strategic vision includes expanding into new territory.  By opening a new office in Louisville, Karen Mohammadi will be a key ingredient in helping us accomplish this goal,” said Joey Hudnall, Neel-Schaffer Chief Executive Operating Officer.

Prior to joining Neel-Schaffer, Mohammadi served as Department Manager for Gresham, Smith and Partners, overseeing staff and projects in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and roadway design in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. She has also served as project manager for HNTB and as an adjunct professor at the University of Louisville, teaching Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning courses to undergraduate and graduate level students. 
 
Mohammadi received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Louisville.  She is a registered professional engineer in both Kentucky and Indiana and holds certifications through the American Planning Association’s  American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Traffic Operations Engineers (PTOE), and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).
 
 “We are extremely excited to have Karen on board, her expertise in the field and her background will help Neel-Schaffer continue to grow.  Through our new Louisville office, we hope to be able to offer the full range of engineering services that Neel-Schaffer currently provides to clients throughout the Southeast,” said Craig Hanchey, Senior Vice President.

When asked about working with Neel-Schaffer, Mohammadi commented, “I am really excited to be part of Neel-Schaffer. It’s a firm whose employees are actively involved in their communities and are committed to improving the quality of life in those communities.”

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Media Contact: Anna Masters, Neel-Schaffer Inc.
601.351.2784 – anna.masters@neel-schaffer.com